Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Easter traditions in CZ


Hmmmm. Interesting Easter traditions here....

Just found out that the Monday after Easter is a day of the pomlázka (the whip) haha. Traditionally, early in the morning boys awake girls by pouring a bucket of water on their head and striking them on the legs with long thin twigs or switches made from willow, birch or decorated tree branches.

These days.. it's not quite so in-your-face/house, but moreso a public, in-the-street affair. I've heard that you'll see Czech guys running around the street during the day - whopping you in the rear and legs if you don't give them chocolate eggs or candy. Haha. The girls then get to chase the guys with buckets of water from noon until the end of the day. Lol, but needless to say...Monday should be interesting! (There's more about the tradition and origins here if you're curious where it comes from ha). But yes, expect photos if I see some mischief in the works ;)

xo

Monday, March 29, 2010

Ahoj! (Hello!)

I'm in Czech Republic now and am SO EXCITED to be here.

Stay tuned for photographs, stories and updates.

xo,
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